• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most [...] monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial [...] determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling them

• Downy mildew of rose

  that causes plant diseases, such as downy mildew of rose and diseases on blackberries, raspberries and other Rubus species. Damage symptoms Downy mildew pathogens [...] stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the [...] berries to split and one or both parts to possibly shrivel. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water [...] quality and availability are intricately connected. Fertile soils, enriched with organic matter, are pivotal in regulating water retention and availability [...] plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates water regimes, carbon emissions, and ensures

• How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation

  May 12, 2026

  the backbone of many livelihoods, with millions of smallholder farmers working to feed communities, secure the future of food systems, and ultimately sustain [...] establishment of a dynamic Outdoor Knowledge Centre , where farmers, students, and stakeholders are invited to engage directly in demonstration plots and ongoing [...] working in real conditions, they are far more likely to trust and adopt them. While awareness around biological crop protection and soil health is growing, adoption

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  September 6, 2016

  is very pleased with the performance of the crop and attributes it to better feeding of the due to the improved root system and lack of stress from soil [...] an average of 350kg per 50 meter bed compared to the previous average of 150Kg before application of Trianum. With such clear benefits of the product [...] Pythium and Rhizoctonia could infect his roots. Five days after transplanting, the company drenched Trianum at the rate of 1kg per Acre in each of the blocks

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  sustainability and environmental well-being, it aligns with a broader vision of promoting health-conscious practices in agriculture and pest management [...] management approaches to the unique challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more [...] development and unfavourable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on preventing pest issues before they become significant problems and results

• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot). Damage symptoms Ascochyta pisi causes spots on leaves, stems and pods of [...] peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded by a dark brown [...] because of its poor saprophytic competitiveness and because chlamydospores are rare. Primary infection is purely seed-borne. Conidia and other fungal

• Panoramix -Revolutionizing Growing of Cereals

  December 6, 2018

  Nakuru, Narok, Kirinyaga, Meru and Kericho. Koppert’s field staff have kept track of some of these farmers to see how their crop was developing right [...] used Panoramix in 100 acres out of his 600-acre piece of land. Nicholas Kibet first heard of Panoramix on radio and was very curious about the product [...] average of 5 to 6 bags per acre. I was very curious and wanted to see if Panoramix could give me the results as I heard on radio. With every stage of the crop

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  mediated by the expression of Mcl1 proteins, the secretion of destruxins A and E, the production of trehalase, and the expression of faith genes involved in [...] attempt to control thrips with the use of a lot of chemical insecticides, while others employ IPM which includes the use of various natural enemies, supported [...] Thrips and whitefly among other insect pests which are increasingly difficult to control with the available chemical insecticides. Mode of action The mode

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  to empower women and youth through multi-stakeholder innovation platforms (IPs), strategically aligning with national, regional, and global food systems [...] technology development and adoption with limited engagement between researchers and end-users hinders the desired application of research results. Alternative [...] appropriate technologies, and increase their transfer and uptake, thereby enhancing rural livelihoods. Building capacities in ICT and other emerging digital t